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Honor Play 40 Plus
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Honor Play 40 Plus

Released: 2022, October 20Price: About 170 EURStatus: Available. Released 2022, October 28

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12, Magic UI 6.1
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Dual50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.74 inches, 109.7 cm, 2, (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT LCD, 90Hz
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHonor
ModelHonor Play 40 Plus
PriceAbout 170 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlue, Silver, Black, Purple
ModelsRKY-AN00
Single5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, October 28
Weight196 g (6.91 oz)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE
5G bandsSA/NSA
Charging22.5W wired
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2022, October 20
Announced2022, October 20
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions167.5 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Honor Play 40 Plus Overview

About Honor Play 40 Plus Honor Play 40 Plus is another flagship from Honor's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Honor Play 40 Plus has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Honor Play 40 Plus can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Honor Play 40 Plus?

The Honor Play 40 Plus supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Honor Play 40 Plus support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Honor devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Honor Play 40 Plus void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Honor Play 40 Plus will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Honor Play 40 Plus run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Honor Play 40 Plus.